Isidore was literally born into a family of saints in sixth century Spain. Two of his brothers, Leander and Fulgentius, and one of his sisters, Florentina, are revered as saints in Spain. It was also a family of leaders and strong minds with Leander and Fulgentius serving as bishops and Florentina as abbess. This didn't make life easier for Isidore. To the contrary, Leander may have been holy in many ways, but his treatment of his little brother shocked many even at the time. Leander, who ...

Guardian Angel from heaven so bright, Watching beside me to lead me aright, Fold thy wings round me, and guard me with love, Softly sing songs to me of heaven above. Amen.

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:11-26, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:5-9, Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105:6-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 10:1-4, Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

I believe in one God. I believe that God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. I believe that in God there are three Divine Persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I believe that God the Son became Man, without ceasing to be God. I believe that he is my Lord and Saviour, the Redeemer of the human race, that He died on the Cross for the salvation of all men, that He died also for me. I believe, on God's authority, ...

Richard of Wyche, also known as Richard of Chichester, was born at Wyche (Droitwich), Worcestershire, England. He was orphaned when he was quite young. He retrieved the fortunes of the mismanaged estate he inherited when he took it over, and then turned it over to his brother Robert. Richard refused marriage and went to Oxford, where he studied under Grosseteste and met and began a lifelong friendship with Edmund Rich. Richard pursued his studies at Paris, received his M.A. from Oxford, and ...

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I accept from Your hands whatever kind of death it may please You to send me this day (night) with all its pains, penalties and sorrows; in reparation for all of my sins, for the souls in Purgatory, for all those who will die today and for Your greater glory. Amen.

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 2:36-41, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:22, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:18-20, Gospel: John 20:11-18

Francis was born at Paola, Italy and was educated at the Franciscan friary of San Marco there, and when fifteen became a hermit near Paola. In 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the foundation of the Minim Friars. He built a monastery where he had led his eremitical life some fifteen years later and set a Rule for his followers emphasizing penance, charity, and humility, and added to the three monastic vows, one of fasting and abstinence from meat; he also wrote a ...

Angel of God, My Guardian Dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and to guard, to rule and guide. Amen.